Please do not share this video with non-members. We are using these higher value videos as a way to provide value to an MFMR membership. If people can access them for free then there is no need to join the MFMR. In this video Chris Lyon talks about building a diorama and the techniques he […]
With the effects of COVID-19 being felt worldwide, the MFMR Executives and Board of Directors have decided that all Maritime Federation of Model Railroader members in good standing don’t need to worry about Membership Renewal; your membership will automatically be extended 1 year, FREE of charge! Don’t forget, your MFMR Membership gets you $5 off […]
https://youtu.be/X3sPxJMcoBU Join us with Douglas Margison as he describes Operations on his layout the Lackamoney Railway. Download his presentation here. If you missed it on Facebook you can watch it here from Youtube!
https://youtu.be/d2f7UY2P5S0 The current situation has left many of us feeling left out with no train shows this year, unless you went to Springfield, and no Convention so we hosted our very first LIVE! event on Sunday May 3rd. Consider this the beginning of our “New World” virtual train shows. The event was live streamed to […]
Did you know that current MFMR Members are eligible for a $5 ADMISSION DISCOUNT at participating train shows? In most cases this amounts to FREE ADMISSION! Just present your current MFMR MEMBERSHIP CARD at the door to get in free! If you don’t have your membership card then the folks at the admission table can […]
Lou presented this clinic at the 2019 MFMR Convention – Bridging Time in Sackville NB on June 1st, 2019 There can be more to a model railroad than just tracks, scenery and trains. Bringing a layout to life includes history, whether real or made up, the stories that can be told about life along the […]
Following on from the last tip on bending Peco code 83 track on the ends, I was also taught by The guy at Peco to glue your track down instead of using pins. The main reason for this is because using pins (ed. track nails) especially on top of cork ballast or a similar soft […]
Peco code 83 flex track is the ideal track to use in HO model railroads. It is very true to scale and easy to use however if you are looking to join two pieces of track together on a curve the ends of each piece do not like to follow the radius of your plan […]
If you are considering joining the MFMR and were curious what your membership dues gets you, here is a sample issue of the Maritime Branchline. The Maritime Branchline Spring 2017
This post goes along with the Turnout clinic that Chris Mears, Taylor Main, and Scott Jay presented at the 1st (hopefully annual) Maritime Prototype Modelers Meet held on June 27, 2015. It is not necessary to have attended the clinic in order to learn how to build a turnout – this page should provide the […]